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Since the dawn of Rooster Teeth’s time, back when we were still internet neanderthals living in the cave known as Burnie’s guest bedroom, Sponsorship has always been a part of our DNA. Sponsorship kept us alive in the early days of Red vs. Blue, allowed us to grow and experiment with different types of shows, and ultimately helped us become the upright, language and tool-using, awesome entertainment company that we are today. And as Rooster Teeth has evolved from the primordial ooze of early online video, so has Sponsorship, which has grown into a full-fledged subscription video service. Now, the time has come to create a distinct identity for that subscription platform, and that identity is Rooster Teeth FIRST.

FIRST is Rooster Teeth Sponsorship… with a new name, more choice, and more awesome. Slightly less primordial ooze.

Right off the bat, I want to make it clear that if you’re a Rooster Teeth Sponsor, very little is changing for you, and you don’t have to take any action. As a FIRST member, you will still have all of your access and great benefits: watch exclusive shows, see everything first, no ads, get that 5% discount in the store, etc. We’re making a small price update to the six-month membership option (from $15.99 to $19.99, which breaks down to about $.67 more per month), but existing Sponsors are grandfathered in at their current price point unless they make changes to their membership.

As we make this change, we’re taking the opportunity to introduce even more benefits and subscription options. We’re going to keep adding more value to FIRST memberships, like the addition of exclusive shows like Day 5 and Crunch Time, new documentaries, and more exclusive content from many of your favorite shows like RWBY and Camp Camp. We’re even adding an amazing new tier for our most demanding members called Double Gold.

FIRST Double Gold membership includes all of the perks included in the standard FIRST membership, but Double Gold members will also receive a box of exclusive Rooster Teeth merchandise valued at $60+ in the mail each month. To top it off, there are additional perks like a 10% store discount, exclusive contests and giveaways, and starting with events that go on sale after August 1st, you’ll have early access to purchase VIP tickets.

If you’re coming to RTX this year, you’ll get a chance to sign up for Double Gold on-site at booth #837, and walk away with the very first RT Box, which you can only get at this year’s show. The next box will be mailed out on August 15 to all Double Gold members who sign up by the end of July.

You probably have some questions. Let’s start with the basics.

Why “FIRST”?

FIRST speaks to the history and culture of both Rooster Teeth and the internet itself. Being first has always been important to this community – first with an innovative idea or product, first in a comments section, first to see the next great video that you know your friends will love, first to see a miniature Gus with his shirt off in a jar of mayonnaise, and so forth. Even the shirts from our very first RTX had “FIRST!” on the back.

The core benefit of Sponsorship was getting to see everything first, and we want to extend that benefit into other areas that increase the value of being a subscriber.

When is the change happening?

Sponsorships will officially switch over to Rooster Teeth FIRST on July 1, 2016, the first day of RTX. For you Sponsors coming to RTX, look out for a booth near registration where you can get a special FIRST sticker for your badge. It’ll not only make you more attractive, but will also allow you to get into the FIRST member-only “Ask the CEO” panel on Friday at 5pm in meeting room 9.

What does it cost?

The standard FIRST membership is $4.99 a month, or $19.99 every six months. As with Sponsorships, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to see what it’s all about.

FIRST Double Gold memberships are $34.99 a month, or $179.99 every six months. You’re probably thinking, “DAAAMN!” but remember that this gets you $60+ in exclusive merch every month, in addition to the benefits of the standard FIRST membership – and more.

If you are an existing Sponsor before the switchover on 7/1, you are grandfathered into your current rate unless you make a change to your FIRST membership.

And as always, you can sign up for a free account to get a customizable profile, participate in community discussions, and set schedule reminders for shows.

What will FIRST members be called?

We’ll let you all figure that out for yourselves, but some people have grown fond of referring to FIRST members as “FIRSTies.” Some people named Barbara.

These questions and more are addressed in the all-new FIRST FAQ. Check it out.

Any other questions? I’m only a comment away. (And I’m really curious what the first comment is going to be…)

Thank you for helping us make Rooster Teeth what it is today. We’ve come a long way together, and with your support there’s no limit to what we can do next.

Comments (961)

BalarushFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Kneel.

6 months ago

If anyone is still wondering if First is worth it beyond seeing it a day or so early, save your money. That's all you're getting. You'll still get ad reads in everything regardless of what you pay, ignoring their sign-up promise of no ads in videos.

+0 WTF?

phantomsandspiceFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

7 months ago

I'm still dithering wether the First subscription is actually worth it's price or not, I mean, the only show i'm actually in is RWBY, and I honestly feel it's perks are somehow limited. Of course I'd like to contribute to the continuation of RWBY and other shows of that sort, but I still feel there are not much perks for it. Honestly, I'd be nice to have some other plus besides the episodes in advance.

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IgnishaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

i would love to apply for double gold... but first, i need some money!! i'll be back for ya, Double Gold!!! I'll be back!!!

really glad I dropped my sponsorship now because this company clearly needs my money more than my input. This place has gone to the dogs.

-11 Noob

KatsKornerFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Slytherin

1 year ago

I was a recurring sponsor from before even the previous changes (the re vamp before this one) as such from what I understand I should have been grandfathered in. However when I went on I noticed that I wasn't a sponsor/ first member. I've since purchased the double gold because out of all the new options I prefer that one but if it's possible for me to get my grandfathered sponsorship as I should have had that would be appreciated.

+1 Ditto

KatsKornerFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Slytherin

1 year ago

After reading some more have I Just ruined any and all chances for getting my grnadfathered sponsorship by jumping the gun on the double gold? I have had a six month auto renewed sponsorship since 2014, I maintained that sponsorship with your previous changes to sponsorship but now the FIRST update took my sponsorship away.

So If I got the rtx rt box will I also be getting the august rt box without charge. Also how do you know if you are one of the 5,000 that will be getting the box. You won't be charged that full amount I'd you don't get the box that month right? The 5,000 part is just confusing me. Sorry thank you

I think if you signed up at RTX you're good as far as you will get a box, but as far as you not getting charged again I don't think so becuase of shipping dates. they ship once the membership expires and has to renewed

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corndawgFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

I would love to be a sponsor again. I was a sponsor a while ago (I think with this account) and would love to have a reason to re-up. However my biggest concern and the whole reason I have not become one again is because there is no Console app(Xbox One/PS4).

My wife and I consume all of our content on our Xbox One. We use Youtube to watch all of the videos that RT, AH, FH, etc. post and we love it. However there is sponsor content that we would love to watch as well, the documentaries, Day 5, Sponsor cast, etc.

I know that it has been mentioned in the past and I am just wondering if there as any update one way or another on the progress of the Console apps. With the new First Sponsorship and all the new content that you are producing are you also producing new ways to consume this content.

MsterJamesFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

I don't mind the idea of an upgraded sponsorship level, but I would like to choose from which aspects of RT my merch would be from. I'm a huge fan of achievement hunter, podcasts, immersion and more but there are also things which I'm not so interested in such as RWBY. Also as I live in the UK I don't get the opportunity to visit for the live shows so I can't take advantage of the early access VIP passes, and the £ is crashing right now so I will have to pay more and an added cost of shipping too. Overall like the idea and would love to support the RT network more than I am now on my standard sponsorship (which I bought 3 years worth btw, and still have 18 months left), and I may consider this in the future but hopefully people may take notice of what I've said and maybe others agree with me too.

+3 Ditto

HawknFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

First is just a dumb name. Can't wait to see what the price gets bumped up to in another 6 months.

-5 Flamebait

DyingPhoenixFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Neato

+2 Ditto

VictorKrugerFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Headhunter

1 year ago

I'm starting to get the distinct impression that the RT sponsorship/Double gold is turning into the story about the star-bellied Sneetches. Sadly, I don't think Sylvester McMonkey McBean will be stopping by to teach us a valuable lession.

+5 Cool

PenIsMightyFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

So, I gotta say I'm pretty pissed that Rooster Teeth has tied early access to VIP passes in with their Double Gold subscription. I don't care about getting $60+ worth of merch a month if I don't get to select what merch I get. I'm just not into those types of services and never have been, and surely I'm not the only one who feels that way. All this new subscription "service" means for us (the sponsors who don't like lootcrate services) is that if we want even the slightest chance at getting VIP passes next year, we now have to pay roughly $328 more per year.

I love Rooster Teeth so much, and I have since the first few episodes of Red vs Blue. But by giving Double Gold members early access to VIP passes, you're denying all other Rooster Teeth fans and sponsors any chance at them at all. This sucks.

So apparently depending on who you talk to will determine whether you can fix your current sponsorship plan which may be incorrect however so far I have not had any help fixing mine. I originally purchased my sponsorship a little over 2 years ago but now it says it was "gifted" (even though it was not) and would therefore not allow me to be grandfathered in to the price I originally payed. So either someone please contact me with help or it is simply still not true that you can be grandfathered in at the price someone originally payed for their sponsorship. =(

+2 Ditto

BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

1 year ago

As I previously mentioned, you have a unique situation because you had a multi-year Sponsorship going into this, and we no longer offer membership plans for longer than six months. Your FIRST membership will not expire for a long time, and I again urge you to reach out to us when that time draws near so we can look into our options.

So why am I not able to change it to auto renew when it ends like others have apparently been able to? It seems like I made a mistake purchasing as long of a sponsorship at the time as I could (if there was a lifetime option I would have done that) but now I am getting screwed because of it?

+1 Ditto

BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

1 year ago

People who have finite plans like yours are not able to auto-renew. Nobody with that sort of account has been able to do that. As I told you in the message I sent you last week, we will work with you when the time comes to renew. You are in a very unique situation, and we understand that you don't have the option to auto-renew.

I am in this same position. @Becca, am I to believe that those of us who purchased long term plans will be able to switch to a grandfathered plan after our current plans expire?

I contacted support, and in short, was given to understand that those of us in this situation are out of luck. Upsetting seeing as I and others purchased long-term plans because we trusted that RT would be making quality content well into the future.

Some sweet perks while helping fund some of the best entertainment around? Sounds cool to me!

+3 Ditto

SlainHopeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Thread Slayer

1 year ago

For perspective - It's $359.98 for a 1 year Double Gold membership with monthly loot boxes! The price for a 1 year subscription for Loot Create is currently $214.40! Rooster Teeth's loot box advertises $60+ of merchandise! Loot Creates box advertises $50+ of merchandise!

-1 Noob

TodayAmazingFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Umm... It's $179.99 for 6 months..... So really $360 a year.... and even taking out the video subscription price about $40 a year ($19.99 every 6 months) that is still $320 just for the boxes. It's super expensive but if you really love Roosterteeth merchandise then it's great I guess. Oh and the $60+ Merchandise is iffy... the First Box that they gave away at RTX seems to suggest $50

hobo54333FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

loot crates 6 month plan is $113.70 as of now

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SlainHopeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Thread Slayer

1 year ago

Fixed it! Thanks for the heads up! Thats was egg on my face!

This ain't cheap! For 3 years it will cost you $1079.94! To rich for my blood!

+1 Ditto

RorwinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

$35 is a lot to commit to a random assortment of things, not to mention I lose my grandfathered sponsorship if I try it. You're going to make presumably cool things and make it exclusive to this box and if anyone else wants just the one item then too bad. And how are you designing and producing $60 worth of loot each month?

It just seems like it would end up as either really good stuff that should have just been available on the store or stuff that I wouldn't consider to be worth the money.

adonalsiumFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Oh no.

1 year ago

Here's a question: I was/am a sponsor on the old price. If I upgrade to Double Gold for one month and then go back to regular, do I get to keep my old sponsor price when I go back?

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BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

1 year ago

If you go up to Double Gold and then resume your previous Sponsorship (now FIRST membership), you will ride out the remaining time in your existing membership, and then be charged at the new rate when it's time to renew.

-3 Lame

sparchief117FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

I was a sponsor before and I dont see my star anymore.

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BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

NichalishisFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Spoonsor

1 year ago

For us Canadians who are worried about shipping for the monthly box, will it be shipped in a way that will cause us to pay tax or shipping? Our dollar sucks right now and that's not exactly something I want to get hit with.

+3 Ditto

slakjesterFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

More than anything I would like to see a PS4 or Xbox one app - I can't be the only one who consumes most of my content on those devices and the site runs like balls on the inbuilt browsers :( so I get most of my RT fix from good ol YT but for FIRST stuff I cant :(

+8 Ditto

YustinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
The Shadow

Definitely. I typically use my Chromecast to watch YouTube videos on my TV. I can't cast the RT site from the app or my phone browser. That's the main reason I'm not a sponsor- I'd be paying money to make things less convenient for me to watch. Hopefully they'll address this soon!

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NichalishisFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Spoonsor

1 year ago

Couldn't agree more

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hobo54333FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

what will be the new code for the 10%

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YustinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
The Shadow

1 year ago

You can check with Chelsea if it doesn't work for any reason, but it seems the current code is "DOUBLEGOLD10"

GrimZeroFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Vore to the Core

1 year ago

So I renewed my sponsorship to watch Day 5 and saw this "First" thing. Now, I'm excited about the RT Box, I'm all about this shit (I support my favorite cosplayer on Patreon and love the monthly packages) but now that I've read that there will be no box this month, I feel cheated. Money is tight for me, and in theory, I could've waited and subbed at the end of the month, but again, I want to watch and support Day 5. So if I had a normal First sub, then I wouldn't be able to change it to Double Gold until Aug and miss out on the first batch of mailed RT Boxes. You see where I'm going with this?

+2 Ditto

Tori_sxFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Hey dude, myself and the few others I know that have subbed to FIRST Double Gold aren't getting charged until August 1st? Are you sure you were charged? (:

+1 Ditto

GrimZeroFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Vore to the Core

1 year ago

Yeah, I looked into that. I wasn't charged. I guess we didn't make the 1st 5k cut-off. But hey, that means I'm watching Day 5 for free right now.

So I guess since I signed up at RTX, I get the RTX box plus the august box?

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YustinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
The Shadow

1 year ago

Yup, so really you are making the most of the subscription :)

+1 Cool

IronWolf412FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Bird Man

1 year ago

I know it's just mainly me and this will probably only apply to me but I don't like how it is called "FIRST" honestly because i am part of a high school robotics program called "FIRST robotics" so it is just annoying to see it referred to the same way that that program refers to itself. it is going to take a long time for me to adjust and not think that they are talking about the FIRST program (which is what i thought this was actually going to be about) lol

-14 WTF?

16BitsOfAwesomeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Keeper of Moving Forward

1 year ago

Asked a bunch of RTX attendees who got Box 0 if they thought it was worth the money:

It was a resounding yes.

I didn't get a chance to buy one; too busy with interviews. :/

-1 Cool

DizzyDaezeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

My FIRST thought when I was halfway through reading this post was, "Shut up and take my money!"

-2 Noob

gnarlyShua89FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

So, anyone who isn't a sponsor will now be referred to as a Firgin. ;)

-3 Lame

cartman31FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Why no PayPal support for double gold sorry but the site got hacked before I like to keep my finances mine

I would like to know what "making changes to my membership" means? If I wanted to change what account I pay from does that fall under those types of changes and I would be charged the new rate? I was actually planning on doing something like that recently and I would like to know if I am going to be affected by the price change if I do that.

+2 Ditto

YustinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
The Shadow

1 year ago

It seems to depend on what you mean by changing account.If you are maintaining payments and are simply switching the location your payments are coming from then the system SHOULD treat it as continuous so you shouldn't be changed (ie if you are paying by Credit Card you can change the details and maintain your current rate).If, however, you have to cancel your subscription and then restart it with new details you may run into issues. In that case if you message Sponsor (Sorry, FIRST) support they may be able to maintain your current rate, but that's only a possiblity, its hardly guaranteed.

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SimmonstheRedFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Red Team

1 year ago

Double Gold questions.

What, of 60$ plus value, is in the RT Box, like for example is it anything you can get at the store? Is there some other collaboration or merch from other outlets (like the Halo franchise items being apart of the box)? Just some example would be kinda nice, as I and others are probably not familiar with loot boxes.

Additionally, is Double Gold an addition to FIRST membership? I'm already a sponsor, is the Double Gold an addition to my membership if I subscribe? Cost wise.

+1 Ditto

YustinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
The Shadow

1 year ago

Double Gold includes all the features of the base FIRST membership, so you don't have to stack it on top, you get everyone the tier below gets.As for the box, it is, at least according to what has been said, all exclusive gear that won't be available in the store. If you are curious, you can see an unboxing of the RTX exclusive one here.

+2 Cool

K_PoppinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Do Work

Recently I've been watching a lot of RT and have considered the sponsorship. The double first sounds very tempting with all that sweet merch. Might try it out for a few months and test the waters but this is a cool addition to see implemented right before I thought about signing up.

+1 Cool

johtoguy11FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Just how do i know if im on of the 5,000 that is able to get the box? I am paying for the double gold level.

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K_PoppinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Do Work

1 year ago

If you are talking about the exclusive RTX box then you had to have signed up at RTX and picked it up there. Otherwise, your first box will be on the 15th.

I have a sponsor till october. I want the double but that means I'm out what I already paid?

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BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

1 year ago

You can put your existing FIRST membership on hold while you're on the Double Gold plan. If/when you cancel that, you can resume the time you have left on your previous membership.

+2 Cool

ThereAreChildrenHereFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Worlds Okayest Detective

1 year ago

I think it's cool, honestly just glad I'm already a sponsor so I don't have to pay more.

+1 Ditto

ChanceeFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

This is so cool! I love change, change means new, exciting things are happening. I've been with RT since RvB s3. I hope you guys continue to grow and stay awesome.

+2 Cool

K_PoppinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Do Work

1 year ago

There are TONS of amazing new things in the works for Rooster Teeth

-1 Lame

TheJamesPFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Question:

If I leave my old Paypal subscription running on top of this for now (seeing as signing up for this doesn't actually remove the subscription from my Paypal account), if I then opt out of this, will it recognise this and leave me under the old grandfathered system? Or would I just be paying twice for nothing?

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BeccaFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
RT Torturer

TheJamesPFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Alright, thanks for the info!

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Lord_HadesFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Lord of the Damned

1 year ago

I suggest the new name for the sponsors be "(The) RTFs" simply meaning the Rooster Teeth Firsts. FIRSTies is an awful idea for a name as well as FIRSTers but RTFs or The RTFs has a better ring to it in my opinion. I think the members of Double Gold should be called "Sell-Outs" ;). I'm kidding about the Sell-Outs thing. I do want to hear what the other people formerly known as sponsors think of being called RTFs or The RTFs.

+3 Funny

TheJamesPFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

I like the sell-outs idea it's really funny. If had double gold I'd gladly be called a sell-out. Fake money bag and all.

+2 Ditto

KilldieriseFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
KillDieRise

1 year ago

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Glenfiddich1965FIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

Just call us "The Chosen Ones".

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anneapocalypseFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Shine bright like a Lina

1 year ago

Cool. Nothing changes for me personally, since I'm still grandfathered in under an old rate--thanks for that policy, btw, makes me very glad I haven't let my sponsorship lapse. I'm not particular about what the service is called; I just like being able to see and discuss new episodes early, and I'm also enjoying the new exclusive content like Day 5. Merch collecting isn't really my thing, especially sight-unseen, so the Double Gold doesn't affect me, but it certainly sounds like some fans are into it.

To the fans saying "we're just customers now," I'm not sure what you thought you were before. You can enjoy a company's output and atmosphere while realizing that "community" is also a marketing strategy.

That's awesome! Becoming a Sponsor never really appealed to me but this makes it much more worth it. And you're giving away over $60 of stuff to each Double Gold member every month ...and people are COMPLAINING? :/

I think this is fucking awesome! Sure, it's not exactly cheap but it's still a good deal, as long as the merch is worth it of course but I don't think you'd screw us over like that and it's not much more than a Loot crate. And you're actually going to send the box overseas as well? Hell yeah! Thanks, guys. Keep up the fantastic work!

+2 Cool

K_PoppinFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold
Do Work

1 year ago

The boxes are definitely worth it, the RTX box has an awesome RTX 2016 snapback. LOVE IT

ShelboidFIRST Member Star(s)Indication of membership status - One star is a FIRST member, two stars is Double Gold

1 year ago

To everybody in the "Now I'm just a customer to them" camp - just remember the first rule of being a customer: Vote With Your Wallet. I know, I know, -1 No Shit! But, if you genuinely think this whole thing reeks of Fullscreen money-grubbing, then simply don't pay for it. Let FS know you hate this in the only language you allege they understand.

For the record, I don't have a problem with the boxes for an anti-corporate reason, I simply find them impractical. I'll never sub to Loot Crate or anyone like them simply because I already have too much shit on my desk and on my shelves. I can't fit all your stuff in my apartment, I'M SORRY!

Also for the record, I'm definitely in the "I'm just a customer to them" camp and I'll make my "two cents" comment and receive several neg and (hopefully) plus mods, but I don't think (or at least want to believe) that this was an RT decision. Now, I'm not saying I don't want RT to flourish and blossom into some grand thing, but I am saying that I don't want someone who I don't trust to be in charge of the watering can, if you follow my shitty-ass gardening metaphor. Fullscreen seems to have done right by RT so far, (save for a few people who were asked to leave *cough* Meg! *cough*) but I can't shake the feeling that RT is under someone's all too corporate thumb. Example: Geoff doesn't seem too excited about the idea of recording 8 Theater Modes then taking 4 weeks off and recording 8 more indefinitely, and as someone who pays for this service solely because I like the people selling it to me, I'm not too excited about it either - that'd be exhausting for anyone who already makes a shit-ton of content. More content doesn't just magically equate to more money, because more content creates more exhausted people who make shitty content thus equating to less money. Now, I'm not a business professional and I don't make LPs for a living, but I know at least in my own job (maintenance guy) that, that rule always applies.

Ok, one more cent: Why not just call it "Sponsor" and "Super Sponsor" like back in the day. You can still sell the box and also calm the people who are bitching about the name. Derp! :P

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I wanna be clear on something, because last night I was drunk and didn't phrase myself properly - about 90% of my comments are made when I'm drunk, otherwise I lack the courage to comment. A clearer example of my concerns would be in the form of this question: of these companies, which do you think is the "cool" one, Twitter or General Motors? Gigi's Salon or Starbucks? 343 or EA? If you picked the first option for all of them then you're on your way to understanding my point. I'm worried that this is just one change in a line of several cumulative changes that take RT on the track to becoming less like my cool big brother and more like my stodgy dad. Both are bigger than me, but one is more relatable and easier to be friends with. That's what I'm afraid of. If you want to tell me there's nothing to worry about, I'm prepared to believe you, but don't discount mine and a lot of other people's fears and call us stupid for having them. It's our prerogative as fans to be worried about the thing we love potentially becoming something we hate. This hasn't been the only corporate-esque change they've made: Meg had to leave because she got too popular from non-RT stuff. Well, what happens if Michael, Jeremy, or anyone else who has their own YouTube/Twitch channel gets too famous outside of RT? Please tell me I'm just paranoid.

As much as I'd like to bitch, this actually accomplishes two things: 1) entices users to come back to the site if they like being a sponsor and 2) potentially raises money to fix the site. If it hasn't been done already, someone in management might want to reach out to Loot Crate regarding how to succesfully do boxes.